Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arequipensis
ID:
33174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 12: 185 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032503



Common Names

  • Arequipa Chersodoma
  • Arequipa False-mallow
  • Arequipa False Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Chersodoma longipedicellata Ricardi & Martic. [unknown]
  • Senecio arequipensis Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Chersodoma arequipensis (also called Arequipa Chersodoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chersodoma arequipensis is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. In addition, it is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it a useful plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chersodoma arequipensis has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chersodoma arequipensis is a shrub native to Peru and Bolivia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Chersodoma arequipensis

Chersodoma arequipensis is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Chersodoma arequipensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chersodoma arequipensis?

Chersodoma arequipensis

What type of plant is Chersodoma arequipensis?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Chersodoma arequipensis?

It is found in grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-131430: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.